Calzone (a.k.a. Easter Pie)

Easter is a time for re-birth and new beginnings. Spring is here for the most part and life begins to move outdoors…finally. When I was growing up, Easter was a special time that was steeped in religious as well as food traditions. Lent ended and with it all the fasting, abstaining and giving things up.… Continue reading Calzone (a.k.a. Easter Pie)

Apricot Almond Bars

For a tasty fruit dessert any time of the year, combine dried apricots and almonds with light brown sugar and eggs. Bake it atop a sweet pastry crust and cut it into bars as big as you dare. This is so easy and so incredibly good, that it will become your go to all occasion… Continue reading Apricot Almond Bars

Marble Pound Cake

A classic recipe for “bundt cake”. Easy to make and adapt for limitless variations. oh, and it’s really tasty.

Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A classic comfort soup. Forget about getting it at a restaurant..A little time and a few ingredients and you’ve got rich and creamy love in a bowl.